bonariensis at Thompson and Morgan
by Diane - July 12th, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Plant this to encourage bees into your garden.
Verbena bonariensis – 3 jumbo plants £8.99
Tightly clustered florets form glowing lavender flower heads that float atop stiffly upright, branching stems. The long lasting blooms of Verbena bonariensis attract clouds of bees and butterflies. This perennial verbena has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years, associating beautifully with grasses for a tranquil planting scheme, or adding a touch of architectural style to the back of herbaceous borders. This elegant perennial is at its most effective when planted in large swathes. Height: 200cm (79”). Spread: 45cm (18”).
Perennial Garden Collection – 4 packets – 1 of each variety £6.59
SPECIAL OFFER!: Our Perennial Garden Collection comprises one packet each of Echinacea Pink Parasol, Foxglove Candy Mountain, Lupin Tutti Frutti & Verbena bonariensis.Echinacea Pink Parasol: Stunning, 7-10cm (3-4in) across, deep purplish-pink blooms with contrasting orange cones, stand proudly above strong stems on bushy plants.,Foxglove Candy Mountain: The first-upward-facing foxglove from seed! This unusual characteristic enables you – and the bees – to peep inside the stunning rose-pink blooms and view their delightful freckled throats.,Lupin Tutti Frutti: Specially selected for its truly amazing range of bicoloured flowers, with the highest quality flower spikes ever produced from seed.,Verbena bonariensis: Tall heads of bright, eye-catching, rosy lavender. Adds a tranquil feel to tropical or perennial borders..
Verbena bonariensis – 1 jumbo plug £5.00
Tightly clustered florets form glowing lavender flower heads that float atop stiffly upright, branching stems. The long lasting blooms of Verbena bonariensis attract clouds of bees and butterflies. This perennial verbena has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years, associating beautifully with grasses for a tranquil planting scheme, or adding a touch of architectural style to the back of herbaceous borders. This elegant perennial is at its most effective when planted in large swathes. Height: 200cm (79”). Spread: 45cm (18”).
Planting Partners Collection – 2 packets – 1 of each variety (220 seeds in total) £3.19
Collection comprises one packet each of:Cenolophium denudatum: Mounds of deeply cut foliage look good in borders all year round, but really come to life once its tall stems are graced with large heads of elegant cow parsley-like white flowers held above lacy dark green feathery foliage from July to October.,Verbena bonariensis: Tall heads of bright, eye catching rosy lavender..
Verbena bonariensis – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.99
This increasingly popular first year flowering perennial produces robust plants, with wiry stems topped by floating clouds of eye-catching, rosy lavender blooms. Plant amongst other perennials to add height and an air of tranquillity in your borders. Height: 120-150cm (4-5′).
Verbena bonariensis – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.89
Tall heads of bright, eye -catching rosy lavender, adding a tranquil tropical feel to borders. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft).
Cenolophium denudatum – 1 packet (20 seeds) £0.99
Mounds of deeply cut foliage look good in borders all year round, but really come to life once its tall stems are graced with large heads of elegant cow parsley-like white flowers held above lacy dark green feathery foliage from July to October.Looks spectacular interplanted with Verbena bonariensis, attracting beneficial insects and making an excellent cut flower.Height: 70-100cm (28-40in).